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Koon Yin Welly Wu

Hong Kong

Summary

Well-qualified and results-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience working for a leading provider of OTC financial instruments, particularly FX, commodities, stock indices and cryptos trading. Exceptional leadership abilities, outstanding interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong in creating and executing business strategies aimed at winning larger market share.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President of Sales, APAC

Forex Capital Markets (FXCM)
07.2018 - 09.2022

Manage APAC region that accounts to 45% of the company revenue


Execute sales strategy

Vice President of Sales, APAC

Forex Capital Markets (FXCM)
09.2014 - 09.2018
  • Responsible to the CCO for strategic planning, sales development and growth, product launch, and process implementation in a rapidly changing business arena.
  • Manage a successful sales team of 40 members globally to run the APAC business that accounted for 45% of company’s business
  • Set up new office and establish a new sales team in Melbourne, nominated as the Responsible Manager under AFS license to ensure the business is complying with the local and global regulatory standards
  • Carry out statistical analysis to determine business trend in forex, commodities and stocks trading; design sales KPI per countries and monitor performance on a regular basis.
  • Participate and liaise with various internal / external stakeholders for the launch of new products and new business plans
  • Regular management meetings with global executives to discuss tactics for revenue growth and retention of customers, market feedback and technology developments

Assistant Vice President

Forex Capital Markets (FXCM)
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for the hiring, training and development of sales and education team across 5 offices
  • Set up new branch offices in different cities in China key cities including Shanghai, Chengdu, Nanjing and Guangzhou
  • Organize hundreds of seminars and events yearly to cater needs from existing clients, brand building and form new business partnerships
  • Closely monitor sales performance among Asia offices, customize business strategies base on regional needs and ensure continuous improvement in sales process

Sales Associate /Senior Sales Manager

Forex Capital Markets (FXCM)
07.2007 - 02.2013

*Consistently maintain as the top sales for 5 years


  • Cultivate excellent relationships with new prospects and existing customers, including KYC procedure, customer services and portfolio customization
  • Conduct and present in FX, Commodities and Indices related seminars and workshops in different location, including HK, China, Singapore and Australia
  • Write commentary and attend live TV interviews for media e.g. The Standard, AAstock, NowTV & various financial magazines
  • Mentor junior staffs and establish an analyst team of 10 members
  • Set up new branch office in Hong Kong
  • Participate in ad hoc projects e.g. System Trading

Data Analyst

Bloomberg L.P.
01.2007 - 06.2007
  • Perform data researches through Bloomberg Terminal
  • Maintain quality control and ensure consensus in Bloomberg’s database on Earning Estimation of HK listco
  • Analyse financial assumptions in research reports released by major banks
  • Compare financial figures in annual reports with banks’ researches to ensure accurate information is received before releasing to Bloomberg’s database
  • Consolidate static data for management reporting

Education

Master in Finance -

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
England, United Kingdom
2006

Bachelor of Commerce -

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Sydney, Australia
2005

Skills

    English – Professional working proficiency

    Mandarin and Cantonese - Native

Timeline

Senior Vice President of Sales, APAC

Forex Capital Markets (FXCM)
07.2018 - 09.2022

Vice President of Sales, APAC

Forex Capital Markets (FXCM)
09.2014 - 09.2018

Assistant Vice President

Forex Capital Markets (FXCM)
03.2013 - 08.2014

Sales Associate /Senior Sales Manager

Forex Capital Markets (FXCM)
07.2007 - 02.2013

Data Analyst

Bloomberg L.P.
01.2007 - 06.2007

Master in Finance -

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Bachelor of Commerce -

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Koon Yin Welly Wu